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Polestar 3
Polestar's large electric SUV is the brand's flagship Australian offering — a 106 kWh battery, 350 kW DC charging in 2026 spec, and a cabin pitched directly at the Porsche Macan Electric and BMW iX.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $116,700 – $146,700
- Range up to
- 635 km
- Battery up to
- 106 kWh
- 0–100
- 4.7 s
- Power
- 380 kW
- DC charge
- 350 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Polestar 3 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Long Range Dual Motor ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Motor | $116,700 | 92 kWh | 604 km | 245 kW | 6.5 s | 310 kW | RWD |
| Long Range Dual Motor | $131,100 | 106 kWh | 635 km | 400 kW | 4.7 s | 350 kW | AWD |
| Performance | $146,700 | 106 kWh | 593 km | 500 kW | 3.9 s | 350 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Polestar's large electric SUV is the brand's flagship Australian offering — a 106 kWh battery, 350 kW DC charging in 2026 spec, and a cabin pitched directly at the Porsche Macan Electric and BMW iX.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 350 kW DC charging on 2026 spec
- ✓ Spacious cabin with Volvo-derived safety credentials
- ✓ Genuine 635 km WLTP range
What we don't
- ✕ Premium pricing limits cross-shop pool
- ✕ Boot smaller than rivals at this price
- ✕ Polestar service network thinner than Volvo's
Best for
- Premium SUV buyers
- Brand-led shoppers
- Long-distance drivers
Compare the Polestar 3
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- AWD
- Motor power
- 380 kW
- Motor torque
- 910 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.7 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 106 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 635 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 350 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 22 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,900 mm
- Width
- 1,968 mm
- Height
- 1,614 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,985 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 405 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2024)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $118,420
- Built in
- Sweden / USA
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
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